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System Manual
Steering Control Amplifier
Model: SCA 300 & RFU 1300
Document No.: MAN01502

Revision: A
This manual is subject to change without prior notice.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 2
1.1 Standard Cabling Diagram 2

1.2 Components and Options 2
1.3 Description of Standard Components 4
1.4 Specifications 9
INSTALLATION 11
2.1 Mounting 11
2.2 General Instructions for Plug Assembly 11
2.3 Cabling and Wiring 11
SETUP AND TESTING 19
MAINTENANCE AND PARTS LISTS 25
TROUBLESHOOTING 27
5.1 Simple Problems and Solutions 27

5.2 Description of SCA Inputs and Outputs 28
TABLE OF FIGURES
Figure 1 -SCA300 Standard Cabling Diagram 3

Figure2 - Typical Travel Limits 6
Figure 3 - Steering Control Amplifier Schematic(Simplified) 8
Figure4 - SCA300 Overall Dimensions 12
Figure5-IndicatorTerminal BlockTB1 Configuration 13
Figure 6 - Non-Follow UpTerminal Block TB2 Configuration 13
Figure 7 - SCA300 Standard Wiring Diagram (Page 1 of 5) 14
Figure 9 - SCA 300 Standard Wiring Diagram (Page 3 of 5) 16
Figure 10 - SCA 300 Standard Wiring Diagram (Page 4 of 5) 17
Figure 12-SCA300 Internal Configuration 20
Figure 13 - SCA 300 Assembly and Customer Parts List 26
Figure 14 - SCA 300 Electrical Schematic 31
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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Standard Cabling Diagram
Figure 1 shows the Steering Control Amplifier - Standard Cabling

Diagram. Certain components and options on this diagram may not be
required by the customer and may be omitted. These options are
described in the Description of Standard Components contained in
Section 1.3 of this manual.
Recommended cable types, sizes and component locations are shown.

Refer to the notes on this diagram for clarification of the cabling
requirements. Systems with components and options not shown on the
diagram will have their connections detailed in separate manuals.
1.2 Components and Options
Jastram Steering Control Amplifier Standard Components

Hydraulic Solenoid Valve
SCA Input Devices
Rudder Feedback Unit - RFU 1300
Steering Control Amplifier - SCA 300
SCA Output Devices

• 4-Way Proportional Directional Solenoid Valve
SCA 300 Input Devices

Electric Wheel
Lever Controller
Joystick
Conversion and Changeover Manifold - CCO 2300
Jog Lever
Autopilot
SCA 300 Output Devices

• Rudder Order Indicator
• Rudder Angle Indicators
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1.3 Description of Standard Components
A 4-way, proportional, directional solenoid valve, powered by DC voltage,

is common to all SCA 300 systems. This valve directs the flow from the
hydraulic power unit to the steering gear in order to actuate either a port or
starboard turn of the rudder. The proportional solenoid valve can deliver a
variable flow of hydraulic fluid to the steering gear. The rate of this flow is
proportional to the amount of current applied to the valve's solenoids. The
SCA 300 controls the amount of current applied to the solenoids when a
change in the rudder position is requested.
This proportional steering control system allows the steering gear to be

gently accelerated and decelerated during rudder movements ensuring
smooth quiet operation of the steering gear throughout its entire range of
motion.
An adjustment in the SCA 300 limits the maximum amount of current that
can be applied to the proportional solenoids. This adjustment sets the
maximum speed the rudder can achieve during a large change in the
rudder position.
SCA 300 Input Devices
The input device is where the command to the rudder is given. There are
two types of input devices that can be connected to the SCA. These are
full follow-up and non follow-up units. Electric wheels, lever controllers
and joysticks are examples of full follow-up devices. Jastram's full follow-
up input devices incorporate potentiometers in their design. The
potentiometer converts the position of the steering input device into a
signal for input to the SCA. This signal is called the rudder order signal.
Jastram's patented CCO 2300 is a unique type of full follow-up input

device. The CCO is hydraulically coupled to the ship's helm pump. When
the helm pump is turned a potentiometer inside the CCO converts flow of
hydraulic oil from the helm pump into a rudder order signal for input to the
SCA. If power to the hydraulic solenoid valves controlling the rudder is
lost, then the CCO automatically changes over to manual steering by re
directing flow from the helm pump directly to the steering gear.
A jog lever is an example of a non follow-up input device. With this type of
unit the steering gear turns as long as the device is held in either the port
or starboard position. When used with the SCA, Jastram has maintained

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the simplicity of the non follow-up system by having the jog lever directly
operate the directional solenoid valve. Since the jog lever is a non follow-
up input device directly operating the directional solenoids, it does not
provide proportional control of the steering gear. Operating the jog lever
to port or starboard will immediately apply a fixed amount of current to the
directional valve solenoids. The fixed amount of current applied under
non follow-up operation, and therefore the fixed speed the steering gear
can achieve under non follow-up operation, is adjustable through a current
limiting, adjustable wire wound resistor in the SCA 300.
If a jog lever is to be used with the SCA a non follow-up/full follow-up

(NFU/FFU) switch will be required to select between these two types of
operation. A further "dodge" function can be accommodated with certain
jog levers. Refer to the jog lever manual for various options.
WARNING: IN ORDER TO AVOID POSSIBLE STEERING GEAR DARAAGE,

EXTERNAL LIMIT SWITCHES MUST BE USED WITH A JOG LEVER.
Autopilots can also be connected to the SCA as either a full follow-up

input device generating a rudder order signal or similar to a non follow-up
jog lever controlling the solenoid directly. Contact your Jastram
representative for further information on connecting autopilots to the SCA
300.
Rudder Feedback Unit
The rudder feedback unit (RFU) is mechanically tied to the ship's rudder
and converts the position of the rudder into an electronic signal. This
signal is called the rudder angle signal. The SCA is designed to be used
with the RFU 1300 but other types of rudder feedback units may be used.
Contact your Jastram representative for further information on connecting
other feedback units to the SCA.
Jastram's RFU 1300 operates in "stand alone" mode. This ensures that
all electronic circuitry necessary to drive the rudder angle indicators is
contained within the RFU 1300. This circuitry is simple and separating it
ensures constant rudder angle indication regardless of the status of the
amplifier unit. The RFU 1300 also contains limit switches which cut the
electric signals to the directional solenoid valve at the rudder's hard over
positions. This limits the travel of the steering gear to prevent possible
damage (see Figure 2).

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1. MECHANICAL HARDOVER
2. RFU LIMIT SWITCH
3. INTERNAL LIMIT (SCA OR AUTOPILOT ONLY)
4. ZERO DEGREES RUDDER
Figure 2 - Typical Travel Limits (Angles may vary)
SCA 300 Steering Control Amplifier
The SCA 300 is designed for use with DC powered hydraulic solenoid
valves.
The SCA is fully capable of either full follow-up or non follow-up operation.
Although Figure 1 shows the cabling layout for both, the non follow-up
components and cables can be considered as optional. All SCA's are
equipped with a relay which, when turned on, disconnects the non follow-
up jog lever from the hydraulic solenoids and connects the SCA's full
follow-up output.
During full follow-up steering, the SCA controls the 4-way directional
solenoid valve of the hydraulic power unit. The SCA does this by
comparing the rudder order signal from the full follow-up input device and
rudder angle signal from the rudder feedback unit. When these signals
are different, the SCA begins to apply current to the directional solenoid
valve, which turns the rudder to reduce the difference. The current
applied to the solenoid is proportional to the difference between the rudder
order and rudder angle signals. This results in the smooth acceleration
and deceleration of the rudder. The SCA continues to turn the rudder until

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the rudder order and rudder angle signals are the same at which time the
SCA turns off the directional solenoid valve. The rudder is now at the
desired full follow-up angle. By adjusting the SCA 300 the following
performance parameters can be altered:
Internal Angle Limit - allows for electronic adjustment of the maximum full
follow-up rudder angle. This leaves the limit switches in Jastram's RFU
1300 as back up when the SCA is operating under full follow-up steering.
(See Figure 2)
Deadband - provides a region about a rudder and helm set position for
which a small change in position of the helm will not cause movement at
the rudder. The size of the helms "dead" region is adjustable.
Gain - sets the rate of acceleration and deceleration of the rudder. The
most visible effect of this adjustment is that it changes the angular
difference between rudder order and rudder angle, at which the rudder
begins to decelerate.
Full Follow-up Speed - adjusts the hard over to hard over time of the
steering gear in full follow-up mode.
Non Follow-up Speed - adjusts the hard over to hard over time of the
steering gear in non follow-up mode. ^
SCA 300 Output Devices
The SCA 300 can output to rudder angle indicators (RAI) as well as rudder
order indicators (ROI).
The SCA contains two rudder angle indicator outputs, CRAI (constant
rudder angle indication) and RAI. The CRAI signal is the rudder angle
indicator signal output from the RFU 1300 rudder feedback unit operating
in "stand alone" mode. This signal is simply routed through the SCA. The
RAI signal is the rudder angle indicatorsignal output from the SCA. This
RAI signal is used when a rudder feedback unit other than the RFU 1300
is used with the SCA.
The SCA also outputs a rudder order indicator signal. The rudder order
indicator gives the present position of the full follow-up steering input
device and therefore the full follow-up rudder command at the SCA.

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Figure 3 - Steering Control Amplifier Schematic (Simplified)

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1.4 Specifications
Enclosure
NEMA 4 Box with Neoprene Cover Gasket

Tough Powder Coat Paint
Quick Disconnect, Water Resistant Plugs with Strain Relief
Full Signal Shielding Capability
Power Requirement 12-36 VDC ±10%, < 200 mAmp
Load Rating for Solenoid Valves 12-36 VDC, < 4 Amp
Operating Voltage (VCC) 8.2 VDC
Rudder Order Input Signal (From FFU Input Device)
Operating Power 8.2 VDC, 4 mAmp (max.)
Single Rudder Order Input:

Center Voltage 4.1 VDC
Voltage Swing ± 3.0 VDC at Receptacle 2, Pin 3
± 1.2VDC at Receptacle 2,>kv6
Resistance 40±1%kOhm
Differential Rudder Order Input:

Voltage Swing ± 1.2 VDC at Receptacle 2,
between Pin 3 and Pin 6
Resistance 40 ± 1 % kOhm
Rudder Angle Input Signal (From Rudder Feedback Unit)
Operating Power 8.2 VDC, 20 mAmp (max.)

Adjustable Feedback Gain
Single Rudder Angle Input:

Center Voltage 4.1 VDC
Voltage Swing ± 4.0 VDC (max.) at Receptacle 1, Pin 3
± 1.0 VDC (max.) at Receptacle 1, Pin 6
Resistance 10±1%kOhm

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Differential Rudder Angle Input:

Voltage Swing ± 4.0 VDC (max.) at Receptacle 1,
between Pin 3 and Pin 6
Resistance 10 ± 1 % kOhm
NFU (Jog Lever) Input
DC Rating (max.) 40 VDC, 6 Amp (sinking)

NFU/FFU Relay 30,000 Cycles
Power Output (To Hydraulic Solenoid Valves)
DC Rating (max.) 40 VDC, 4 Amp (sinking)
Recommended Indicator Specifications
Internal Resistance 200-500 Ohm

Current 0.9 mAmp (@ ± 45 deg.)
Relative Tolerance 2%
Max quantity of stations 5 recommended indicators (RAI or

X* ROI) in series or parallel wiring
(parallel recommended).
Rudder Angle and Rudder Order Indicator Output (each)
Adjustable Gain 5mAmp @ ±45 deg.
General Functions
Steering Deadband 0.3 deg. (min.)

Internal Angle Limit ± 10 to ± 45 deg.
Environmental
Operating Temperature 0-50 degree C

Water Resistant Dust Proof Enclosure
CAUTION: All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

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2 INSTALLATION
2.1 Mounting
The SCA 300 should be mounted in the wheelhouse if possible. This will
result in shorter cable lengths and ease in the tuning procedure.
WARNING: ALTHOUGH RESISTANCE TO RADIO FREQUENCY (RF)

INTERFERENCE HAS BEEN INCORPORATED INTO THE SCA 300's
DESIGN, DO NOT PLACE THE SCA 300 AND ITS CABLES IN CLOSE
PROXIMITY TO RF TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT OR HIGH
CURRENT OR HIGH VOLTAGE DEVICES.
Refer to Figure 4 for space requirements and mounting information. Note

the clearances required. Mount the box so that the cover can be removed
and the printed circuit board can be seen and accessed.
2.2 General Instructions for Plug Assembly

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Refer to the Plug Assembly manual (supplied separately) for assembly

directions of the cable plug ends.
CAUTION: Do not install the O-ring seals or heat-shrink the strain relief until the
system is tested and performs satisfactorily. :
2.3 Cabling and Wiring
NOTE: Read section 2.2 before proceeding.

For ease of plug assembly, cable conductor insulation diameter must be
less than 1/8" (3mm).
Refer to the cabling diagram (see Fig. 1) and the wiring diagrams (see
Figures 7 to 11) for information on which cables and cable conductors
are used.
IMPORTANT: In some installations it will be necessary to be able to disconnect

the steering control system from its power source while retaining
rudder angle indication. The SCA 300 in combination with the
RFU 1300 operating in "stand alone" mode can accommodate
this without any wiring modifications (see section 1.3 and the
RFU manual).

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Figure 4 - SCA 300 Overall Dimensions

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Terminal Block Installation
a) Refer to Figures 5 and 6. Lay out the terminal blocks and label the
required terminals. If optional non follow-up input device is not required
terminal block TB2 may be omitted.
INDICATOR TERMINAL BLOCK TB1
1 • SHLD (CABLE SHIELDING)
2 • +VDC (POSITIVE DC POWER SUPPLY FOR RAI BACKLIGHT)
3 • +ROI (RUDDER ORDER INDICATOR POSITIVE)
6 • -ROI (RUDDERORDER INDICATOR NEGATIVE)
7 • +RAI (RUDDER ANGLE INDICATOR POSITIVE)
8 • -RAI (RUDDER ANGLE INDICATOR NEGATIVE) \

9 • -VDC (NEGATIVE DC POWER SUPPLY FOR RAI BACKLIGHT)
NOTE: 1. TERMINAL BLOCK NOT SUPPLIED.
Figure 5 - Indicator Terminal Block TB1 Configuration
NON FOLLOW-UP TERMINAL BLOCK TB2 (OPTIONAL)
1 • FFU (NFU/FFU RELAY CONTROL)
3 • -COMM (NEGATIVE DC POWERSUPPLY)
7 • PORT (PORT RUDDER COMMAND)
9 • STBD (STBD RUDDER COMMAND)
NOTE: 1. TERMINAL BLOCK NOT SUPPLIED.
Figure 6 - Non-Follow Up Terminal Block TB2 Configuration

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DRAWING No. DRAWING DATE APPR.

A-M10129 01-12-97 SHEET 1 OF 5
WIRING DIAGRAM LEGEND
- RECEPTACLE NUMBER
TB# - TERMINAL BLOCK NUMBER
SCA - STEERING CONTROL AMPLIFIER (SCA 300)
RFU - RUDDER FEEDBACK UNIT (RFU 1300)
NFU - NON FOLLOW UP INPUT DEVICE (JOG LEVER)
FFU - FULL FOLLOW-UP INPUT DEVICE
RAI - RUDDER ANGLE INDICATOR
ROI - RUDDER ORDER INDICATOR
Figure7 - SCA 300 Standard Wiring Diagram (Page 1 of 5)

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WIRING DIAGRAM
TERMINAL FROM CABLE No. TERMINAL TO
CABLE 1
20 AWG/6/SHIELDED — RFU-R1
SCA-R1 —
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CABLE 2
2 (+V)
SCA-R2 — 20 AWG/3/SHIELDED
3 (+ros; — FFU
9 (-V)
NOTES: - IF FULL F0LL0W- UP STEERING DIRECTION IS BACKWARDS REVERSE

2 (+V) & 9 (-' /) LEADS AT FULL FOLLOW-U INPUT DEVICE.
1 •-
2 *•
3 •- CABLE 3
SCA-R3 — 6 •- 20 AWG/6/SHIELDED TB1
7 •-
8 •-
e e
9 •-
Figure 8 - SCA 300 Standard Wiring Diagram (Page 2 of 5)

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WIRING DIAGRAM
1 •-
2 •- CABLE 3A -• +VDC
TB1 — 7 •- 20 AWG/4/SHIELDED -• +RAI
8 •-
9 •-
0 -• -RAI
-• -VDC
— RAI
NOTES: - SEE INDICATOR OVERALL DIMENSION-BACK FACf (JASTRAM DWG. NO.

A-721017) FOR TERMINAL LOCATION.
- +/-VDC ARE PROVIDED FOR INDICATOR BACKL GHT.
- IF INDICATOR DIRECTION IS BACKWARDS REVERSE +/-RAI LEADS AT
BACK OF INDICA OR.
- MULTIPLEINDICAT DRS TO BE CONNECTED IN PARALLEL.
1 •-
2 •- CABLE 3B •+ +VDC
TB1 3 •- 20 AWG/4/SHIELDED -• +ROI
6 •-
9 •-
e -• -ROI
-• -VDC
ROI
NOTES: - SEE INDICATOR 0 l/ERALL DIMENSION-BACK FACf (JASTRAM DWG. NO.

A-721017) FOR TERMINAL LOCATION.
- +/-VDC ARE PROVIDED FOR INDICATOR BACKL GHT.
- IF INDICATOR DIRECTION IS BACKWARDS REVERSE +/-ROI LEADS AT
BACK OF INDICA OR.
- MULTIPLE INDICATORS TO BE CONNECTED IN PARALLEL.
1 •- CABLE 4 -• 1
3 •- 16 AWG/4/N0T SHIELDED -• 3
SCA-R4 — — TB2
7 •- -• 7
9 •- -• 9
NOTES: IF OPTIONAL NON FOLLOW-UP INPUT DEVICE I! NOT REQUIRED THEN

CABLE 4 MAY bi: OMITTED.

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WIRING DIAGRAM
CABLE 4A
3 •-
16 AWG/3/N0T SHIELDED
TB2 — 7 •- -• port(blk; NFU
9 •- -• stbd(wht;
NOTES: - IF OPTIONAL NON FOLLOW-UP INPUT DEVICE 13 NOT REQUIRED THEN

CABLE 4A MAY [IE OMITTED.
- 4 FT. OF PRE- WRED CABLE SUPPLIED WITH N7U JOG LEVER.
- IF NON FOLLOW- JP STEERING CONTROL IS BACKWARDS REVERSE
PORT (BLK) ANC STBD (WHT) LEADS AT NON FOLLOW-UP INPUT DEVICE.
CABLE 4B
1 •- 16 AWG/2/N0T SHIELDED NFU NFU/FFU
TB2 —V SWITCH
— VJ
FFU^ —'
NOTES: IF OPTIONAL NON FOLLOW-UP INPUT DEVICE \$ NOT REQUIRED THEN
CABLE 4B MAY feE OMITTED.
NFU/FFU SWITCH CONTACT MUST BE OPEN IN THE "NFU" POSITION
AND CLOSED IN THE "FFU" POSITION.
CABLE 5
-• 1
16 AWG/3/N0T SHIELDED
SCA-R5 -• 2 — RFU-R2
-• 3
NOTES: - CABLE CONDUCTOR SIZE IS THE SUGGESTED M NIMUM DIAMETER BASED ON

A MAXIMUM CAB1E LENGTH OF 200 ft (61 m . FOR EACH ADDITIONAL
100 ft (30 m) DF CABLE LENGTH, THE DIAMEJTER OF CABLE CONDUCTORS
SHOULD BE INCREASED BY 1 AWG.

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WIRING DIAGRAM
CABLE 6 BREAKER —
16 AWG/3/SHIELDED -*"VX/« +VDC
SCA-R6—
-• -VDC
-• -VDC
TO SHIP'S DC
POWER SUPPLY
FOR STEERING"
CONTROL
NOTES: - CABLE CONDUCTOR SIZE IS THE SUGGESTED M NIMUM DIAMETER BASED ON

A MAXIMUM CABlE LENGTH OF 200 ft (61 m '. FOR EACH ADDITIONAL
100 ft (30 m) pF CABLE LENGTH, THE DIAMEtTER OF CABLE CONDUCTORS
SHOULD BE INCREASED BY 1 AWG.
- CUSTOMER TO SLPPLY BREAKER WITH DISCONN ECT SWITCH FOR
STEERING CONTROL POWER SUPPLY AS SHOWNI.
- BREAKER SHOULC BE RATED FOR THE TOTAL C URRENT DRAWN
BY ALL SOLENOIDS OPERATING SIMULTANEOUSLY
- CONTACT JASTRAk IFIT IS NECESSARY TO BE lABLE TO DISCONNECT THE
STEERING CONTRJOL SYSTEM FROM ITS POWER SOURCE WHILE RETAINING
RUDDER ANGLE NDICATION.
CABLE 8
+COMM 4-WAY
16 AWG/3/N0T SHIELDED DIRECTIONAL
RFU-R3— PORT
SOLENOID
STBD
NOTES: - MULTIPLE SOLENOIDS TO BE CONNECTED IN Pfi RALLEL.

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3 SETUP AND TESTING
WARNING: ALL SET UP AND TESTING PROCEDURES MUST BE PERFORMED

WHILE THE VESSEL IS STATIONARY AND NOT UNDERWAY.
Adjustments to the SCA 300 are made at the trimmer potentiometers (trim pots) located
on the amplifier's circuit board. Each trim-pot can be located by reading the labels on
the SCA 300's circuit board or by referring to Figure 12.
WARNING: TO AVOID POSSIBLE ELECTRIC SHOCK OR DAMAGE TO THE

COMPONENTS CARE MUST BE TAKEN WHEN MAKING
ADJUSTMENTS WITHIN THE AMPLIFIER BOX. WHEN POWER IS
SUPPLIED TO THE AMPLIFIER, TOUCH ONLY THE SCREW HEADS
OF THE TRIM POTS.
Factory Pre-settings
The following are the factory pre-settings on the trim pots:
ROI GAIN set at 10 turns clockwise (CW) from CCW maximum.

RAI GAIN set at 10 turns CW from CCW maximum.
DEADBAND set at CCW maximum.
FDBK GAIN set at 6 turns CCW from CW maximum.
GAIN set at 10 turns CCW from CW maximum.
SPEED set at CW maximum.
BAL. set at 10 turns CW from CCW maximum.
BAL. JUMPER set in the null (no effect) position
NOTE: These trim pot positions should be used before proceeding with amplifier
calibration. Multi-turn trim pots do not have hard stops at the end of their
25 turns of travel. They do, however, emit a ••clicking" noise when the end
of screw travel is reached.
WARNING: DO NOT LET THE STEERING GEAR GO ALL THE WAY HARD
OVER TO ITS MECHANICAL STOPS. READ THE FOLLOWING
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ADJUSTMENTS.

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RECEPTACLE 6
RECEPTACLE 1/4 AMP.

2 FUSE
RAI GAIN
ROI GAIN
GAIN
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FDBK t* I DEAD BAND
GAIN BAL ULAUtlANU
FASTER
SPEED
RECEPTACLE
2 NFU SPEED
ADJUSTMENT
RECEPTACLE
SLOWER
1
NFU/FFU.
RELAY
WIRE WOUND
RESISTOR
RECEPTACLE 4 RECEPTACLE 5 TAP AND
SET SCREW
Figure 12 - SCA 300 Internal Configuration
NOTE: Jastram's input and output devices use plugs wherever possible in order
to eliminate a reversed polarity condition (e.g. indicators displaying
incorrect rudder direction). However, this condition may still occur where
plugs are not used. This section attempts to assist in identifying and
correcting a reversed polarity condition. If this condition exists, steps for
correction will be described later in the procedure.
1. Initial check and set up
a) Ensure all trim pots and jumpers are at the factory pre-set position.
b) Manually center the steering gear.
c) Place NFU/FFU switch in the NFU position. If optional NFU input device
is not installed, temporarily disconnect cable 5 at the SCA.

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2. Application of Power
a) Disconnect cable 6 at the SCA and apply DC power supply to the

steering control system. Measure the DC voltage to check for correct
polarity of the power supply.
b) Re-connect cable 6 at the SCA.
c) Center rudder feedback unit. Refer to RFU 1300 owner's manual and
ensure that rudder feedback signal is centered when the ship's rudder is
at zero degree rudder position.
d) Confirm that the Rudder Angle Indicator (RAI) displays zero degrees.
3. Non Follow-Up Performance
a) If optional NFU input device is not installed then proceed to section 4.

b) Turn on the Hydraulic Power Unit (HPU).
c) Taking care to ensure rudder does not reach its mechanical hard over
limit, confirm that port and starboard operations of the NFU input device
correspond to port and starboard turns of the rudder. If this is not the
case, a reverse polarity condition exists at the directional solenoid. To
correct for reverse polarity, turn off HPU and DC power supply then
reverse port and starboard connections at the directional solenoid.
d) Taking care to ensure rudder does not reach its mechanical hard over
limit, use the NFU input device to swing the steering gear and observe
the rotational speed of the rudder.
e) Adjust the NFU speed of the rudder by moving the tap of the wire wound
resistor inside the SCA in order to achieve the desired rudder speed.
f) Return the steering gear to the zero degree rudder position.
g) Turn off the HPU.
4. Initial Full Follow-Up Performance
a) Ensure that the rudder is at approximately center and HPU is off.

b) Approximately center FFU input device.
c) Place NFU/FFU switch in FFU position. If optional NFU input device is
not installed then reconnect cable 5 at the SCA.
d) Momentarily switch on the HPU and observe rudder movement.
e) If rudder moves towards a hard over position, turn HPU OFF immediately.
Rudder movement is caused by a reversed polarity condition at the RFU
1300. Refer to RFU 1300 owner's manual and correct the reversed
polarity by rotating the RFU shaft 180° and re-centering. Then repeat
from step (a).
f) If rudder remains at approximately center or begins to oscillate about
center then RFU polarity is correct.

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g) Slowly turn the FFU input device towards hard over while observing the
rudder movement; take care not to allow the rudder to reach its
mechanical hard over limit.
h) Adjust the FDBK GAIN trim pot in the SCA clockwise (CW) to reduce
rudder angle or counter-clockwise (CCW) to increase rudder angle. This
is to achieve a condition where the FFU input device is at hard over and
the rudder is a few degrees inside the desired internal limit angle (see
Fig. 2).
i) If oscillations continue turn the DEADBAND trim pot CW until oscillations
cease.
j) Carefully turn the FFU input device to the opposite hard over position and
ensure that the rudder stops a few degrees inside the desired internal
limit angle. Adjust FDBK GAIN trim pot CW as necessary to ensure
rudder does not reach its mechanical hard over limit.
k) Return FFU input device to center.
I) Place NFU/FFU switch in NFU position. If optional NFU input device is
not installed then turn off HPU.
5. RAI Gain Adjustment (RFU in "Stand Alone" mode)
a) If RFU is not operating in "Stand Alone" mode then proceed to step 6.

b) Refer to RFU owner's manual and complete "RAI Gain Adjustment"
section in RFU manual.
6. FFU Steering Input Calibration
a) With HPU on and NFU/FFU switch in FFU position confirm that port and
starboard operations of the FFU input device correspond to port and
starboard turns of the rudder. If this is not the case a reverse polarity
condition exists at the FFU input device. To correct for reverse polarity,
turn off HPU and DC power supply then refer to the FFU input device
owner's manual and reverse +V and -V connections.
b) Place NFU/FFU switch in NFU position. If optional NFU input device is
not installed then turn off HPU.
c) If Rudder Order Indicator (ROI) is not installed then proceed to step 8.
d) Turn FFU input device to hard over port and record angle displayed on
ROI.
e) Turn FFU input device to hard over starboard and record angle displayed
on ROI.
f) If the two recorded angles are acceptably balanced proceed to step 7.
g) Calculate the average of the two recorded angles.
h) Refer to FFU input device owner's manual and adjust potentiometer so
that the ROI displays the average angle,
i) Swing the input device to its hard over positions and confirm that the ROI
angles now match. If the ROI angles are still unacceptably unbalanced
repeat the above procedure from step (d).
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7. ROI Gain Adjustment (optional)
a) Confirm that port and starboard operations of the FFU input device
correspond to port and starboard indication on the ROI. If this is not the
case, a reverse polarity condition exists at the indicator. To correct for
reverse polarity, turn off HPU and DC power supply, then refer to the
indicator owner's manual and reverse +ROI and -ROI connections.
b) With the FFU input device at hard over adjust the ROI GAIN trim pot in
the SCA until the ROI displays the desired internal limit angle.
8. Setting Full Follow-Up Performance
a) Center the FFU input device.

b) Place NFU/FFU switch in the FFU position. If optional NFU input device
is not installed then turn on HPU.
c) Using the FFU input device give a steering command close to hard over
port and observe the rudder movement. Note if the rudder reaches its
final angle by smoothly decelerating or by stopping abruptly.
d) Using the FFU input device give a steering command close to hard over
starboard and observe the rudder movement. Note if the rudder reaches
its final angle by smoothly decelerating or by stopping abruptly.
e) If deceleration is not noted in step (c) or (d) turn DEADBAND trim pot one
turn CW and repeat steps (c) & (d).
f) Insert the balance jumper between terminals 1 & 2.
g) Repeat procedures in steps (c) & (d) and determine if this jumper position
has reversed the conditions noted in steps (c) & (d). If it has then go to
step (i).
h) Insert the balance jumper between terminals 2 & 3.
i) Give FFU steering commands to port and starboard and observe the
rudder movement,
j) Turn the DEADBAND trim pot CW until the direction of rudder movement
with deceleration is observed to begin decelerating about 5° before its
final angle,
k) Give FFU steering commands to port and starboard and observe the
rudder movement.
I) Adjust the BALANCE trim pot until it is observed that the same amount of
deceleration occurs during both port and starboard turns,
m) If more deceleration is desired turn the DEADBAND trim pot V* turn CW
and repeat balance adjustment from step (k). It is suggested that 5° of
deceleration on both sides provides best performance,
n) Make small adjustments of the rudder command and observe the rudder
to ensure that the rudder responds to small changes in the input
command without overshooting. If overshooting is noticed turn
DEADBAND trim pot Vz turn CW and repeat balance adjustment from
step (k).

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o) If more deadband is desired with less deceleration, turn the GAIN trim pot
CCW and DEADBAND trim pot CW until desired performance is attained.
9. Setting Internal Limit
a) To confirm that the FFU input device is accurately centered turn the FFU
input device to hard over port and record angle of the rudder.
b) Turn FFU input device to hard over starboard and record angle of the
rudder.
c) Ifthe two recorded angles are acceptably balanced proceed to step (g).
d) Calculate the average of the two recorded angles.
e) Refer to FFU input device owner's manual and carefully adjust
potentiometer so that the rudder turns to the average angle.
f) Swing the input device to its hard over positions and confirm that the
rudder angles now match. If the rudder angles are still unacceptably
unbalanced repeat the above procedure from step (a).
g) With the FFU input device at hard over carefully turn the FDBK GAIN trim
pot CCW until the rudder turns to the desired internal limiting angle.
Check that the opposite internal limit angle corresponds.
h) Turn FFU input device to port and starboard and observe the rudder
movement. Ensure that the same amount of deceleration occurs during
both port and starboard turns. If amount of deceleration is unequal, re
adjust the BALANCE trim pot as described in section 8.
i) Turn the FFU input device from one hard over to other and time how long
it takes for the steering gear to complete the turn. If a slower FFU rudder
speed is desired turn the SPEED trim pot CCW until the desired rudder
speed is reached, then repeat section 8.
10. RAI Gain Adjustment (RFU not in "Stand Alone" mode)
a) Confirm that port and starboard turns of the rudder correspond to port
and starboard indication on the RAI. If this is not the case, a reverse
polarity condition exists at the indicator. To correct for reverse polarity,
turn off HPU and DC power supply, then refer to the indicator owner's
manual and reverse +RAI and -RAI connections.
b) With the rudder at hard over adjust the RAI GAIN trim pot in the SCA until
the RAI displays the actual rudder angle.
11. Finishing
a) When all SCA 300 adjustments have been made and the system
performs satisfactorily, replace lid and tighten hold down screws.
b) Confirm that all heat shrink tubing boots are threaded tightly against the
plugs then unplug the SCA 300's cables and carefully heat the shrink
tubing attached to the plugs. This can be done with a torch at a low
setting. Allow the tubing to cool and replace plugs.
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4 MAINTENANCE AND PARTS LISTS
WARNING: ALL INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE MUST BE PERFORMED

WHILE THE VESSEL IS STATIONARY AND NOT UNDERW7VY.
The SCA 300 is virtually maintenance free. No parts require routine maintenance.
Once a year open the cover of the SCA 300 and visually check for signs of corrosion. If
corrosion is apparent, replace corroded part. Ensure the lid is put on tightly.
Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
The PCB does not require replacement unless it has been damage by corrosion,
excessive voltage or a failed component. Its replacement is simple and no special
tools are required. Care must be taken to ensure the working environment is free of
excessive moisture and metal particles or chips. When installing the new PCB, place a
small amount of thermal compound on the bottom of the regulator and transistor heat
sinks protruding from the underside of the PCB. Ensure that the mica insulating
washer and plastic shouldered bushing are properly installed to isolate the heat sink
from the enclosure backing plate. The new PCB should be secured with a small
amount of locktight on its fastener's threads - avoid getting locktight on anything but the
screw threads. Using an ohmmeter, confirm that the heat sinks are properly isolated
from the enclosure backing plate.
PCB components are available from Jastram upon request.
Relay
The NFU/FFU relay (FFU) is rated for 30,000 cycles. If the performance of the
NFU/FFU switch becomes intermittent, check the wiring and switch and if necessary
replace the relay.
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Figure 13 - SCA 300 Assembly and Customer Parts List

Troubleshooting ENGINEERING LTD.
Page 27 of 31
5 TROUBLESHOOTING
5.1 Simple Problems and Solutions
WARNING: FAILURE TO CORRECT ANY PROBLEM CAN CAUSE SUDDEN

LOSS OF STEERING.
The table below gives some general solutions for simple problems, If a
problem cannot be solved, contact Jastram.
SYMPTOM CAUSE CORRECTION

In NFU mode the NFU Port and Starboard NFU Refer to the NFU steering
input device steering steering commands are input device manual.
direction is backwards. reversed. Reverse the NFU input
commands.
In NFU mode the NFU Incorrect wiring Refer to section 2 and the
input device only steers in connections to either the NFU steering input device
one direction. NFU steering input device manual. Correct wiring
or the directional solenoid. connections.
In FFU mode the system Feedback signal polarity is Refer to the RFU manual.
always swings to hard reversed. Reverse the polarity of the
over. feedback signal.
Incorrect wiring Refer to section 2 and the
connections to FFU FFU steering input device
steering input device. manual. Correct wiring
connections.
In FFU mode the FFU input FFU input signal polarity is Refer to the FFU steering
device steering direction is reversed. input device manual.
backwards. Reverse the polarity of the
FFU input signal.
The FDBK GAIN trim pot in The feedback GAIN in the Refer to the RFU manual.
the SCA 300 can not turn RFU (rudder feedback Increase the feedback
far enough to make the unit) is too small. signal GAIN.
rudder turn to its internal
limit angle.
Under FFU steering, the The steering input device Refer to section 3 "Setting
hard over angles of the is not correctly centered. Internal Limit".
rudder are unacceptably
unbalanced
Steering gear can not be Incorrect limit switch in Refer to the RFU manual.
turned back toward center RFU is being triggered. Check and set limit
after reaching hard over. switches.

Troubleshooting
Page 28 of 31
5.2 Description of SCA Inputs and Outputs
SCA RECEPTACLE 1 - TO RUDDER FEEDBACK UNIT
Pin Code Description

from - to
1 SHLD SCA Chassis Ground to Cable Shielding.

2 +VDC Positive DC Supply (same as R6-P2) Wired thru SCA to
RFU 1300 PCB in Stand Alone Mode (INT).
3 +RFS RFU Positive Rudder Feedback Signal to SCA PCB.
4 Vcc SCA PCB Operating Voltage to RFU 1300 PCB Not in
Stand Alone Mode (EXT) or to Positive Potentiometer Pole
of Other RFU.
5 NOT USED
6 -RFS RFU Negative Rudder Feedback Signal to SCA PCB.
7 +CRAI RFU 1300 PCB in Stand Alone Mode (INT) Positive Rudder
Angle Indicator Signal to RAI Wired thru SCA.
8 -CRAI RFU 1300 PCB in Stand Alone Mode (INT) Negative
Rudder Angle Indicator Signal to RAI Wired thru SCA.
9 CGND Negative DC Supply (same as R6-P3) Wired thru SCA to
RFU 1300 PCB in Stand Alone Mode (INT) or to Negative
Potentiometer Pole of Other RFU.
SCA RECEPTACLE 2 - TO INPUT DEVICE

From - to
SHLD SCA Chassis Ground to Cable Shielding.

+V SCA PCB Operating Voltage (same as R1-P4 except here
protected by one resistor in series) to Input Device Positive
Potentiometer Pole.
3 +ROS Input Device Positive Rudder Order Signal to SCA PCB.
4 +ADO SCA PCB Rudder Feedback Signal Positive to Autopilot.
5 -ADO SCA PCB Rudder Feedback Signal Negative to Autopilot.
6 -ROS Input Device Negative Rudder Order Signal to SCA PCB.
7 EC-S External Command (Switch to Ground) to SCA PCB for
Stbd Dodge.
8 EC-P External Command (Switch to Ground) to SCA PCB for
Port Dodge.
-V One Resistor in Series Different from SCA PCB Ground to
Input Device Negative Potentiometer Pole.

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Troubleshooting
Page 29 of 31
SCA RECEPTACLE 3 - TO INDICATORS

from - to
1 SHLD SCA Chassis Ground to Cable Shielding.

2 +VDC Positive DC Supply (same as R6-P2) Wired thru SCA to
Indicators For Backlight Bulb.
3 +ROI SCA PCB Positive Rudder Order Indicator Signal to ROI.
4 +RAI SCA PCB Positive Rudder Angle Indicator Signal to RAI.
5 -RAI SCA PCB Negative Rudder Angle Indicator Signal to RAI.
6 -ROI SCA PCB Negative Rudder Order Indicator Signal to ROI.
7 +CRAI RFU 1300 in Stand Alone Mode (INT) Positive Rudder
Angle Indicator Signal Wired thru SCA to RAI.
8 -CRAI RFU 1300 in Stand Alone Mode (INT) Positive Rudder
Angle Indicator Signal Wired thru SCA to RAI.
GND Negative DC Supply (same as R6-P4) Wired thru SCA to
Indicators For Backlight.
SCA RECEPTACLE 4 - TO NFU LEVER AND NFU/FFU SWITCH

from - to
1 JSWCH SCA NFU/FFU Relay Coil to NFU/FFU Switch (Connect to
R4-P3 for FFU, Cut SCA Jumper and Leave Open for NFU)
2 +COMM SCA Positive Common (same as R6-P1) Wired thru SCA to
Supply Remote Switch Functions
3 -COMM SCA Negative Common (same as R6-P4) to Supply
Remote Switch Functions
4 NOT USED
5 GND SCA Negative DC (same as R6-P4) Wired thru SCA to
Supply Remote Switch Functions
6 NOT USED
7 PORT 4-Way Directional Solenoid Valve to NFU Jog Lever Port
Output
8 NOT USED
9 STBD 4-Way Directional Solenoid Valve to NFU Jog Lever Stbd
Output

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SCA RECEPTACLE 5 - TO SOLENOID VALVES

From - to
1 +COMM SCA Positive Common (same as R6-P1) Wired thru SCA

to Supply Solenoid Valves.
2 PORT SCA Port Output Command to 4-Way Directional
Solenoid Port Coil.
3 STBD SCA Stbd Output Command to 4-Way Directional
Solenoid Stbd Coil.
4 NOT USED
SCA RECEPTACLE 6 - TO DC POWER SUPPLY

From - to
SHLD Cable Shielding from SCA Chassis Ground.

+VDC SCA and RFU 1300 PCB Positive DC from DC Supply.
CGND SCA 300 - RFU 1300 PCB Negative DC Input from DC
Supply.
GND SCA Negative DC from DC Supply.

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GND NEGATIVE OC SUPPIV GtOUND (0 VDC)
CCMD NEGATIVE OC SUPPLY encufl GROUND (0 VDC)
VCC SCA PCS OPERATIVE VOLTAGE
♦COUU SOLENOID .COMMON
-COW SOLENOID -COMMON
PORT SOLENOID PORT COMMAND
SCUNOID STBD COMMAND
JSWCH NFU J00 LEVER RELAY SKTCH
tv ♦/- (YU INPUT POTENTIOMETER POLES
±R0S ♦/- FFU RUDDERORDER SCNAL
*rfs */- RU00CR FEEDBACK SOW.
±K» «/- RU00CR ORDERINDICATOR SIGNAL
iR» ♦/- RUDDER ANGLE NOtCATOR SIGNAL
(from steermc control AMPircR)
*CRAI ./- C0NTWU0US RUDDER ANCLE NOCArOR SIGNAL
(FROM RUDDER FEEDBACK UNIT)
iADO ♦/- AUTOPILOT OaFFERENTW. OUTPUT
ec-p EXTERNAL COMMAND PORT
EC-S EXTERNAL COMMAND STBD
DM CMN RUDDER ANCLE DOCATOR CNN TRIM POT
RUOOCR ORDER MOCATOR CAM TRW POT
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SCA - lO- (HAND OtASOANO TRIM POT
CAW RAMP GAM TRM POT
SPEED FFU SPEED TRIM POT
BAL BALLANCE TRIM POT
NFU SPEED ADJUSTMENT RHEOSTAT
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1.1 Standard Cabling Diagram 2

MAINTENANCE AND PARTS LISTS 25

5.1 Simple Problems and Solutions 27

Figure 1 -SCA300 Standard Cabling Diagram 3

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1.1 Standard Cabling Diagram

Figure 1 shows the Steering Control Amplifier - Standard Cabling

Recommended cable types, sizes and component locations are shown.

1.2 Components and Options